I still remember the excitement of my first sewing course. I made a skirt for my young daughter and was thrilled everytime she wore it. Since then I have enjoyed collecting sewing hints to save time and money.
Here are few of tips that I would like to share with you:
1. Before discarding pants, cut off the belt loops and use to sew on the inside of children’s coats and jackets for a coat loop. No more fallen coats at school.
2. Before sewing on buttons, tape each one where it belongs with a strip of transparent tape. After the first stitches are made you can remove the tape.
3. To avoid pinholes when hemming delicate garments, mark the hemline with tailor’s chalk and use clips to hold the fold in place.
4. Prevent future errors in sewing by slipping a memo into individual patterns explaining any size alterations or changes for that item.
5. Prevent fraying by reinforcing the hems with a row of zigzag stitching in a matching or contrasting color.
6. Sew a large button on each end of the drawstring on pajamas and sweat suits. This will keep the string from disappearing.
7. Keep a spool of clear nylon...
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